Re: Wooden Boot Jack Plan?

I have made three different styles. The most common is 12 1/2 inches long, 2 1/4 at the base and 5 inches at the throat. The opening you can get by using a caliper on the boots in question. My throats are 4 inches deep and shaped like a "U" pulled out at the top with a curve at the top of the "U". I use 3/4 inch and 2" inch stock. A base piece sits the bootjack approximately 4 inches off level. I can send you templates if you like.

Re: Wooden Boot Jack Plan?

All you need to make a good everlasting boot jack is a board about 14 to 16" long and cut a V into one end and right behind the 45º cuts add a fulcrum under the board so that when you step on the long end the V will rise up so you can hook your boot on the V and raise your foot out of the boot, then do the other one.

I like Willie's forked stick variety however a true fork can be hard to come by in the city.

Remember to keep your hands no closer to a spinning blade or bit than 6" for safety sake.

Re: Wooden Boot Jack Plan?

Man, I can't figure this picture/text thing out. The top left is made from 2 inch stock. The top right and bottom bootjacks are made from 3/4 inch stock. They all are cowboy tested and approved. I can't figure out how to do these on Sketchup so contact me, let me know which one(s) you want and I will mail the templates to you.